Today, many settlements lack gas networks, and the local population has to look for alternatives. Heating houses with electrical equipment is quite expensive, so firewood is most often used for these purposes. But a more efficient and cost-effective solution is space heating with fuel braces and pellets. They are well stored and do not lose their density over time; they are suitable as fuel for long-burning boilers, including automatic heating boilers.
What are fuel briquettes and pellets
Fuel braces are a pressed mass made from natural raw materials (sawdust, wood chips, wheat or buckwheat husks, hay, straw, bark, peat). The braces are made without chemicals, making them environmentally friendly.
Pellets are compressed waste from wood or agricultural production, having a cylindrical shape. Their size is clearly defined: the diameter is from 4 to 10 mm, and the length is from 1 to 5 cm. Lignin, a natural wood component, is used as an adhesive component. They are absolutely environmentally friendly, and their calorific value is comparable to that of coal. Pellets are very popular in European countries (Denmark, Sweden, Austria).
What are the varieties of pellets
- 1st grade. They are made from sawdust and have the lowest ash content. Color - light wood.
- 2nd grade. They are made from wood waste with the addition of straw or cereal husks. The ash content is 1.5%. Color - dark beige.
- 3rd grade. Produced from agricultural waste, ash content is 2-3%. Color - gray or dark gray.
- 4th grade. For production, peat waste is used, the ash content reaches up to 10%. Black colour.
What shape do braces have?
- Rectangular shape (RUF). The dimensions of the "brick" are 150 × 90 × 60 mm.
- Cylindrical elongated shape (Pini Kay). The standard length of the braces is 250-350 mm.
- Round shape (Nestro). Outwardly, they resemble ordinary chopped firewood. Dimensions - 60 × 300 mm.
Benefits of fuel braces
- Low humidity and high heat dissipation.
- Burning time - up to 4 hours.
- Compact and easy-to-use form.
- Resistant to mold and mildew on the surface.
- The minimum percentage of ash, ash can be used as fertilizer.
- A small amount of smoke is emitted during combustion.
Comparison of fuel braces with wood and the benefits over them
- Long burning time - 3-4 times longer than firewood.
- Convenience in storage. On average, 1 ton of braces by volume replaces 5 cubic meters of firewood.
- Reduced cleaning and maintenance costs for furnaces and boilers.
- When braces burn, they generate twice as much heat, they maintain a constant temperature and do not spark. No harmful volatiles are generated.
- After burning firewood, up to 40% of ash remains, and after burning fuel brackets and pellets - up to 10% of ash.
For home owners who are interested in saving money on heating, the choice in favor of eurowood is obvious. Buy fuel briquettes You can contact the company "BrikeTTs", which is the largest fuel producer in the Urals Federal District. Delivery is carried out within 24 hours, applications are accepted daily. Place an order on the website briketts-msk.ru or contact the company's employees by phone 8 (499) 110-75-60.
